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TOWN OF ERIE 645 Holbrook Street Erie, CO 80516 Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 5, 2020 6:30 PM Council Chambers Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 5, 2020 I. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG Chairman Bottenhorn called the February 5, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:30pm. II. ROLL CALL Roll Call: Commissioner Witt - present Commissioner Fraser - present Commissioner Ames - absent/excused Commissioner Zuniga - present Commissioner Hedahl - present Vice Chairman Harrison - present Chairman Bottenhorn - present III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Vice Chairman Harrison moved to approve the Agenda of the February 5, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting. The motion, seconded by Commissioner Hedahl, carried with all voting in favor thereof. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 20-003 Approval of the December 18, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Attachments: 12-18-2019 PC Meeting Minutes Commissioner Zuniga moved to approve the Minutes of the December 18, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting. The motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Harrison, carried with all voting in favor thereof. V. PUBLIC COMMENTS No Public Comments. VI. GENERAL BUSINESS 20-033 A Resolution Of The Planning Commission Of The Town Of Erie Recommending That The Board Of Trustees Approve The Sunset Preliminary Plat With Conditions TOWN OF ERIE Page 2 Printed on 9/21/2021 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 5, 2020 Attachments: Staff Memo Resolution Preliminary Plat Review Comments Application Materials Neighborhood Meeting Mineral Notice Certification PC Notice BOT Notice Chairman Bottenhorn opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item 20-033/Resolution P20-02 at 6:31pm. Hannah Hippely, Senior Planner, gave a presentation to the Commission on this Resolution. The applicant, Steve Foley of FS Erie Estates, LLC, provided a presentation to the Commission with additional background and information on the Sunset development. The applicant's designer, Karen Henry of Henry Designs, provided a presentation to the Commission with additional information on the design of the Sunset development. The builder, John Chaney of Lennar, provided a presentation to the Commission regarding the type of product slated for the Sunset development. The applicant's attorney, Brian Connolly of Otten Johnson, provided a presentation to the Commission regarding the consistency, connectivity and compliance with the regulations and State law of the Sunset development. Chairman Bottenhorn brought it back to the Commission for questions/comments. Some questions/comments included the following: - County Road 5 improvements (roads/sidewalk) - Blake's property - Truck traffic - rerouting - Open Space purchase by the Town - Collection (run off) at the back of the yards - Two access points in/out of subdivision - Setbacks from Right-of-way - Visibility (exiting the subdivision) - Surrounding properties (business noise impact) - Likes the drainage plan, topography layout, park - Rear lot storm drain maintenance - Grade of entry road - Traffic-calming by the open space - Placement of a few lots - Loss of greenways - Compliance with Town Zoning Low Density (Urban vs. Rural) - Landfill lifespan - Oil & Gas - Active lifespan TOWN OF ERIE Page 3 Printed on 9/21/2021 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 5, 2020 - Storm drains/water erosion - Existing conditions/native grass - Duplex price point - Access to drainage areas/impact to residents - Expansive soil issues - Traffic on County Rd 5 (noise mitigation) - Powerlines from new substation? - Tie in to the school in Erie Highlands - Twelve home plans - similar to Compass homes? - Extension of Erie Highlands or different kind of style of homes - Sightline of those 8 homes adjacent to the road - Option of back yards fronting the gulch? - Lot size/larger homes - Improvements from original plan look very nice - Solar? Commissioner Fraser moved to approve Agenda Item 20-033/Resolution P20-02. The motion, seconded by Commissioner Witt, carried with all voting in favor thereof. 20-055 A Resolution Of The Planning Commission Of The Town Of Erie Recommending That The Board Of Trustees Approve An Ordinance Amending Section 10-7-23(A)(1) Of The Erie Municipal Code, Regarding Planned Development Zoning Attachments: Resolution P20-01 Deborah Bachelder, Planning Manager/Deputy Director of Planning & Development gave a presentation to the Commissioners on Agenda Item 20-055/Resolution P20-01. Chairman Bottenhorn brought it back to the Commission for questions/comments to which there were none. Commissioner Fraser moved to approve Agenda Item 20-055/Resolution P20-01. The motion, seconded by Commissioner Hedahl, carried with all voting in favor thereof. VII. STAFF REPORTS Deborah Bachelder, Planning Manager/Deputy Director of Planning & Development noted that there were no items on the February 19th agenda and that Melinda would be sending out a meeting cancelation. There will be items on the March 4th agenda; Erie Town Center and Nine Mile corner. VIII. COMMISSIONER REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS Commissioner Zuniga asked if a designer has been selected for Crescent Park. Deborah noted that this would be decided through the Parks Department. IX. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Bottenhorn adjourned the February 5, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting at 7:43pm. TOWN OF ERIE Page 4 Printed on 9/21/2021